New Restaurant: Softree

We’re a little confused, yet so intrigued. Truffle? French salt? Cotton candy? Freshly grated Italian cheese? All perched atop a soft-serve made from organic milk? 

Being handed a cone of the stuff from the ice cream man is a childhood memory for many. But let’s be honest, it was never all that good. At Softree, the latest Korean import to hit the likes of IGC, there is no truck or a blaring horn to grab your attention. Instead, this quirky little parlour is simple, with wooden, bland exteriors that are so earthy, you’d hardly know it’s all the rage these days. 

Instead of touting regular flavors, Softree serves up creative toppings on its signature, incredibly silky iced milk treats, sitting on colorful wafer cones. An organic milk cone costs RMB30, whilst ‘Snow,’ topped with cotton candy and French sea salt, will set you back a reasonable RMB39. Magic Lamp (RMB35) features signature soft serve rolled in a savory and sweet biscuit-like crumb and drizzled with caramel.

There are milkshakes too, and tea and coffee, made with Aravica [sic] coffee beans (that’s how ‘Arabica’ is spelled on the menu). 

Spelling aside, Softree sure stands out from the pack.

Price: RMB30-50 
Who’s going: frozen milk and alternative dessert lovers 
Good for: creamy delights, creative toppings 

See listing for Softree.